Great+Read-Alouds

= Great Read-Alouds =

What are your go-to books? Put brief info here. If you have a lesson, post to the Lesson Plan Ideas page as well.

Books that Work with All Ages

 * [|My Life in Dog Years] by Gary Paulsen. Paulsen shares anecdotes about the many dogs he has owned in his lifetime. Each chapter tells about a different dog. My favorite chapter is the one about Caesar, an aptly named Great Dane that drags Paulsen through town in hot pursuit of resident tomcat, Arnie. This chapter has a perfect blend of comedy and sadness that everyone can appreciate. (Grades 3 through 12).

Elementary Recommendations
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 * [|Grumblebunny] by Bob Hartman. Grumblebunny is a grumbly bunny in the midst of overly cheerful bunnies. Grumblebunny is the only one who 'keeps it real' in a crisis. Ask students to think about 'bunny characteristics' before the story and clue them in to pay close attention to the details of the pictures so that they can decide for themselves what is actually happening in the story. (Grades 2-3).
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